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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.41 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.41 and 228.87 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.41 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.41 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.41 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 80,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,426.06/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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